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  • Woman’s First Date With Investment Banker Spirals: ‘It Just Keeps Getting Worse and Worse’

    Woman’s First Date With Investment Banker Spirals: ‘It Just Keeps Getting Worse and Worse’

    A TikTok user named Colette, who posts under the handle @glencocopuff, shared a viral video recounting what she described as the worst first date she had ever experienced. The video, which had amassed over 10,800 likes and 1,000 comments at the time of reporting, details an evening that Colette said “just keeps getting worse and worse.” She described the man as patronizing, rude, and disrespectful, yet noted he still expressed interest in seeing her again.

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    Background of the Date

    Colette explained that before meeting in person, the pair had “hit it off over text,” leading her to expect the date to go well. That expectation shifted quickly, she said, when the man arrived with what she characterized as a large ego. He began by complaining about colleagues he considered beneath him at work, appearing frustrated and seemingly waiting for her to ask about his profession. When she did not take the bait, he disclosed he worked in investment banking.

    The Date Deteriorates

    According to Colette, the man assumed she did not know what investment banking entailed, a presumption she found annoying. The conversation continued awkwardly when he asked when she had moved to the city. Upon learning her move was recent, he stated he refused to date people new to the area because they lacked an established community. Colette said the comment made her roll her eyes.

    He then spoke about living in China and mentioned speaking Chinese. When Colette asked whether he spoke Mandarin or Cantonese, she said he appeared surprised that she knew the difference between the two languages. She felt he viewed her as unintelligent despite her familiarity with China and its culture. Eventually, she said she called him out on his behavior.

    Colette Confronts Her Date

    Colette said she found it disrespectful that he agreed to the date despite her profile clearly stating she had recently relocated. She also noted she had asked him questions based on details from his profile, while he appeared not to have read hers. Though he reportedly described himself as a “straight shooter,” Colette said she remained unimpressed.

    Online Reaction

    Commenters largely focused on the behavior Colette described. One user wrote, “Let’s normalize leaving dates after 5 minutes,” adding they were exhausted just listening to the story. Another commenter wrote, “He sounds immature as hell.” Others shared their own experiences with bad dates, with several saying they would have left the situation earlier.

    Verification Note

    The Daily Dot was unable to independently verify the circumstances of the date described in the TikTok video. The details of the date and the interactions between Colette and the man are based solely on Colette’s account shared on TikTok.

  • Montauk Local Criticizes Influencers for Treating Local Spots as Photo Ops: ‘Stop Pretending to Be Fake Rich’

    Montauk Local Criticizes Influencers for Treating Local Spots as Photo Ops: ‘Stop Pretending to Be Fake Rich’

    TikTok user @colebrewnyc, known as Colette, posted a video criticizing what she describes as an influx of influencers in Montauk. The clip has accumulated more than 107,000 views and 490 comments. Colette does not name specific individuals but voices frustration about changes in the community where she grew up.

    Lifelong Resident Describes Shifting Atmosphere

    Colette identifies herself as a lifelong Montauk resident who has watched the area transform significantly in recent years. She said the shift accelerated after the COVID-19 pandemic, when visitors began flocking to the hamlet in larger numbers.

    She recounted visiting The Montauket, a local dive bar she frequented almost daily with her family as a child. Colette described the venue as once “chill” but now difficult to enter, with lines sometimes stretching down the block.

    “[It] is devastating to me, because that place means a lot to me,” she said.

    Behavior, Not Popularity, Drives Frustration

    Colette clarified that the increased popularity itself is not the core issue. Instead, she said she is frustrated by the conduct of certain visitors inside establishments like The Montauket. She noted many patrons appeared young and dressed in a style she associated with influencers.

    The bar offers a sunset view, and Colette said some people pushed through crowds to reach the fence for photos. She also discussed the behavior of young male influencers, contrasting Montauk’s current reputation as a party destination with her childhood memories of the area.

    Another concern she raised involved what she described as rude behavior toward residents who do not match visitors’ expectations of the community.

    “Stop pretending to be fake rich for your Instagram story,” she said.

    Commenters Echo Concerns About Visitor Conduct

    The video sparked debate in the comments section, with many users expressing frustration over the treatment of locals and the performative nature of some visits.

    One commenter wrote, “I can’t wait for influencer culture to be over.”

    Another user laid out expectations for travelers: “Rule 1 of Travel: Support the local businesses. Rule 2 of Travel: Respect the locals,” said another user.

    Several New Yorkers shared parallel experiences in their own neighborhoods.

    “They did the same thing to most of lower Manhattan. I’m so over them,” one commenter said, while a Brooklyn resident added, “As a native Brooklynite that witnessed it happen in my neighborhoods about a decade ago, I feel you… wish I could say it gets easier but it only gets worse.”

    Others argued that visitors prioritize content creation over genuine experience.

    “Nobody wants to enjoy the experience they only want to log and post the experience,” another user wrote.

    The Daily Dot was unable to independently verify the details of Colette’s experience. The details above are based on the account shared by @colebrewnyc on TikTok.